You were CREATED to PRAISE! (Understanding the NEW MAN –Part 10)
As established in previous discussions, we live in a different Kingdom. And we must live by the laws of the kingdom of light. FAITH is the currency of God’s kingdom. “For without faith, you cannot please God” (Heb 12:6).
We were created to PRAISE! It’s a law of God; the more we PRAISE the more our mind flourishes. It is a proven fact in quantum physics that our mind is in full operating function and creative mode, when we praise.
Praise has 3 main benefits:
- It causes us to enter into the presence of God. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, & into His courts with praise” (Psa.100:4).
- It defeats the devil because he hates for you to give God praise. (Remember, his sin was pride, in wanting the glory of God for himself).
- And it calls on the BLESSINGS of God because praise is the voice of faith.
If you want to win the Mind-War, you’ve got to LEARN to PRAISE. It’s an exercise of faith, and it’s a sacrifice, it’s a discipline of the mind, but it’s the most rewarding and the most rewarded. Paul calls it a sacrifice. “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name” (Heb.13:15).
People think that Philippians 4:8 is just good advice. But it actually is a LAW of God to keep your mind on only the positive things, otherwise known as “the things of God”. Here’s what the verse actually says: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, THINK (ONLY) ABOUT THESE THINGS”. Your mind was created to think on good things. And it cannot operate property in negativity. That’s a fact.
When you praise God, you’re letting the Light in. The devil sure doesn’t like the Word of God & he hates praise & he hates thanksgiving. For as long as you’re thinking about the Word & the Lord and you’ve got a song or a praise in your mouth, there’s no room left for complain, murmur, groan and bemoan about how bad you feel!
Murmuring is a very bad thing. Look at the poor example of the Israelites in the wilderness who kept complaining and murmuring… God was about to slay them on the spot except for Moses’ pleading (Exo 32:7-14). Why? Because when you murmur, you’re turning your victory and your testimony over to the devil. Complaining is voicing the enemy’s lies. It is taking God’s promises in vain.
Just take notice of the folks who keep complaining about everything. They complain about their job, their boss, their life, and in the end, they do end up with a miserable life. Why? Because you get what you SAY… Your mouth is a sowing machine. You reap what you sow. (Read James 1 and Eph 4:29). Read also “Watch your mouth!” Our mind cannot process toxic thoughts.
It’s an established law of God that we must keep our mind on good things. It calls down the blessings of God. Some folks complain because rose bushes have thorns–others thank God and rejoice because thorn bushes have roses! The choice is YOURS. Read “Are you even thankful?”
If you wanna knock the devil for a loop, just start PRAISING the Lord no matter what’s happening! The Lord loves praise. “The High & the Holy One dwelleth in the praises of His people”. Let’s Count our blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!
I would like to leave you with a little ASSIGNMENT.
Throughout the day, today, set your alarm to stop for 10 minutes of PRAISING God every 2 hours. Read some of the verses below during those times of praise. Just try it and see what victories and blessings come in to your life today. COMMIT to Do it!
It’s a discipline but the results are AWESOME. It’ll make you want to permanently CHANGE your thought pattern through PRAISE.
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Deu.10:21 He is thy praise & He is thy God, that hath done for thee these great & terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.
2Ch.20:22 And when they began to sing & to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, & Mount Seir, which were come against Judah; & they were smitten.
Psa.18:3 I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psa.33:1 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Psa.34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psa.35:28 And my tongue shall speak of Thy righteousness & of Thy praise all the day long.
Psa.50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the Salvation of God.
Psa.71:14 But I will hope continually, & will yet praise Thee more & more.
Psa.92:1,2 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, & to sing praises unto Thy Name, O most High: To shew forth Thy lovingkindness in the morning, & Thy faithfulness every night.
Psa.98:1 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for He hath done marvellous things: His right hand, & His holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory.
Psa.103:1,2 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
Psa.104:33 I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Psa.107:8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!
Psa.107:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, & declare His works with rejoicing.
Psa.113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s Name is to be praised.
Psa.118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice & be glad in it.
Psa.119:7 I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned Thy righteous judgements.
Psa.138:1 I will praise Thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto Thee.
Psa.146:2 While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
Pro.27:21 As the fining pot for silver, & the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
Isa.38:18,19 For the grave cannot praise Thee, death cannot celebrate Thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for Thy Truth. The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known Thy Truth.
Lam.3:41 Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the Heavens.
Mat.21:16b And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes & sucklings Thou hast perfected praise?
Mar.14:26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives.
Act 2:47 Praising God, & having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved.
1Th.5:16 Rejoice evermore.
Heb.13:15 By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His Name.
Rev.19:5 And a voice came out of the Throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye His servants, & ye that fear Him, both small & great.
